[@World Traveler] [hider=Zuri Wilson] [center][sub][color=#9A7F6C]{“Change your thoughts and you change your world.”}[/color][/sub] [img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/1e36c987b8a4a4dab3c56896271f2c7b/tumblr_opz2f8jgLB1qgeg3ho1_400.jpg[/img] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/171218/6d259e9787b2f4cdc7317a7bbb5348c6.png[/img][/center][hr][hr] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Name: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Zuri Michelle Wilson[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Age: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Sixteen[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Birthday: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]March 10th[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Sex: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Female[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Ethnicity: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Somalis/Black[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Nationality: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]British[/color] [hr] [color=#A77A59][b][u]School Year :[/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]End of fifth year[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Blood Status: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Half-Blood[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Hogwarts House: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C][b]Slytherin[/b]: [i]"While Slytherin has a bad reputation for producing Dark witches and wizards, not all Slytherins are rotten apples. You are here simply because you have high expectations and won't stop at anything to achieve your goals. Sure, you might step on a few fingers to get there, but that's a price you're willing to pay. People who don’t know you well are often intimidated by your reserved demeanor, and you have very few close friends. You are loyal to few, and definitely prioritize personal success over close relationships. Your slight compatibility with Ravenclaw house hints at an appreciation for knowledge and wisdom."[/i][/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Wand: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C][u][i][b]Black Walnut wood with a unicorn hair core, 13 ¾" and supple flexibility[/b][/i][/u] [i][u][b]Black Walnut[/b][/u] Less common than the standard walnut wand, that of black walnut seeks a master of good instincts and powerful insight. Black walnut is a very handsome wood, but not the easiest to master. It has one pronounced quirk, which is that it is abnormally attuned to inner conflict, and loses power dramatically if its possessor practises any form of self-deception. If the witch or wizard is unable or unwilling to be honest with themselves or others, the wand often fails to perform adequately and must be matched with a new owner if it is to regain its former prowess. Paired with a sincere, self-aware owner, however, it becomes one of the most loyal and impressive wands of all, with a particular flair in all kinds of charmwork. [b][u]Unicorn[/u][/b] Unicorn hair generally produces the most consistent magic, and is least subject to fluctuations and blockages. Wands with unicorn cores are generally the most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts. They are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner, irrespective of whether he or she was an accomplished witch or wizard. Minor disadvantages of unicorn hair are that they do not make the most powerful wands (although the wand wood may compensate) and that they are prone to melancholy if seriously mishandled, meaning that the hair may 'die' and need replacing.[/i][/color] [hr] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Classes Taken: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C][list] [*] [i]Astronomy[/i] [*] [i]Defense against the Dark Arts[/i] [*] [i]Charms[/i] [*] [i]Potions[/i] [*] [i]Transfiguration[/i] [*] [i]History of Magic[/i] [*] [i]Herbology[/i] [*] [i]Arithmancy[/i] [*] [i]Study of Ancient Runes[/i][/list][/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Hobbies [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C][list] [*] [i]Quidditch - Slytherin Chaser[/i] [*] [i]Writing Poetry[/i] [*] [i]Baking[/i] [*] [i]Muggle Appreciation Club[/i] [/list][/color] [hr] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Appearance: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Zuri is a tall, black woman standing at five feet, seven inches tall and weighing in at a little over one-hundred fifty pounds. Her honey-colored skin is usually free of any blemishes, an exception being the vertical scar on her upper lip which she covers up with makeup. Her natural hair is curly, dark brown, and shoulder length, although you'll usually see her with straightened hair. Zuri carries herself elegantly with good posture, long confident strides and her head held high; she often looks taller than her height of 5"7. Zuri usually applies a full face of makeup in the mornings, therefore enhancing her natural beauty. She has both her nose and her belly button pierced, and has a small tattoo on her left shoulder of a rose. She also has a burn scar on her left thigh from a childhood incident. When it comes to her fashion sense, when out of uniform Zuri usually sticks to the basics: ripped skinny jeans, a solid color T-shirt, and whatever pair of sneakers that is popular at the moment. She likes to look her best everyday, and usually spends about two hours each morning making sure that there's nothing out of place. It's rare to see her in a state of disarray as she believes that she should always look prepared and presentable, especially when she's the most frazzled. [/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Personality: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]The very first word that pops into one's mind when thinking about Zuri is intelligence, and the second, ambition. Zuri considers the core aspect of her personality to be determination. Her intelligence is mostly based on her determination to succeed. Zuri knows that whenever she puts her mind to something, it will get done, regardless of whatever obstacles she has to push through in order to do so. She is intelligent and very articulate, and her confidence is shown through her powerful mannerisms. A textbook extrovert, Zuri loves to chat and debate with other people, but isn't as friendly as she could be. She tends to speak her mind without thinking, even if it is some sort of insult. She is also very opinionated and slightly judgmental. In spite of all of this, Zuri is only truly nasty when she's extremely frustrated or really dislikes someone. While being confident in both herself and her actions, this is often to a fault. She is very opinionated, has trouble asking for help, and hates admitting when she's wrong. She tends to keep to herself, though is not timid, and can sometimes be sarcastic and cold towards others. She is extremely dependable, however; If you ask her to meet you somewhere, she will be there; if she promises to do something, she will do it; if you ask her for help, she will do everything in her power to assist. Underneath the frustrated sighs and eye-rolls lies a person who's kind and caring at the core.[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Backstory: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Zuri was born on March 10th in Liverpool to muggle-born witch Katherine Wilson and Pure-blood wizard Antwan Wilson. She grew up an only child, and despite coming from a lower middle-class family, was a bit spoiled in result. The three of them lived in a small flat in Bootle, where Zuri attended public school until she began her schooling at Hogwarts. While being a half-blood, Zuri spent more time with her non-magical side of the family than her other side. Because of this, she is no stranger to "muggle inventions" nor does she discriminate based on blood status. From a young age, Zuri has has been taught by her parents to be tough and look after herself; they told her that no one would have her back like she has her back. As a result, she has a hard time trusting others, and often times puts herself first before others. It came as no surprise when eleven year old Zuri received her Hogwarts letter. Her parents had been teaching her things that she would need to know ever since she first learned to talk, after all. She'd heard many tales of the school from her parents, both Hogwarts Ravenclaw alumni, and was eager to find out if they were actually true. Her first year went very well; she made a large number of friends, despite her unfriendly tendencies, made decent marks, and discovered her passion for Quidditch. During her fifth year, Zuri focused more on her academics than anything, and in result did very well on her O.W.L exams. With the help of career counseling, she has decided to pursue a career as a professor. She does, however, want to travel the world before she finally settles down, which is why she was very excited when she was asked on the trip to Egypt. "I'm getting an early start," she'd say.[/color] [color=#A77A59][b][u]Extra: [/u][/b][/color] [color=#9A7F6C]Has a Tawny Owl named Zeus.[/color] [/hider]